royal blue
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of royal blue
First recorded in 1810–20
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The vessels are glazed a deep, glossy royal blue.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 1, 2025
Powder blue jerseys brushed past royal blue horns in burger lines.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2025
He donned a royal blue Valentino cloak that paid homage to Andre Leon Talley, former editor-at-large on Vogue whom Anna Wintour called "a dandy among dandies."
From BBC • May 5, 2025
Then the director introduced Megan, regally dressed in a royal blue silk gown and sporting an updo.
From Salon • Nov. 1, 2024
Yes, the boy appeared to be wearing a scythe’s robe—a royal blue one, studded with diamonds—but the robe clearly didn’t fit him.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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